Building Operations Manager - Campus Facility & Safety

Jewish United Fund; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO 22 days

Sick days 11

Holidays 21

Job summary

Jewish United Fund's Illini Hillel in Urbana-Champaign seeks a Building Manager to oversee operations, maintenance, and vendor management for a campus facility. You will supervise one maintenance staff member, administer contracts, and ensure security and responsive tenant support.

The role emphasizes hands-on building operations, CMMS coordination, and adherence to non-profit policies, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and guest experience for students.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of building maintenance and operations experience.
• 2+ years practical experience in HVAC, plumbing, electricity, boilers, pumps, etc.
• High school diploma; specialized technical education or associate degree in engineering desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a cooperative spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to read, understand, and speak English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, work in cramped spaces, have visual acuity, reasonable hearing, and be mobile.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the property, machinery, and equipment to ensure proper and satisfactory condition. Makes necessary property repairs, including heating, air conditioning systems, and related components.
• Regularly inspects building conditions to determine need for supplies, repairs, equipment, and tools.
• Provides efficient physical operation and control of all building related functions, including moving equipment and furniture, decorating, pest control, use and condition of parking lot, general cleaning, window washing, exterior improvements, and other required activities.
• Creates, maintains, schedules, and updates work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Processes forms and reports related to the building operations and employee activity.
• Supervises one maintenance staff member.
• Administers contracts related to the property and approves appropriate vouchers and invoices for payment, within budget and signatory authority.
• Implements and monitors security requirements.
• Keeps Property Manager informed on all building items and acts as the primary point of contact for tenants on building needs, issues, and to provide on-call service as needed.
• Follows Facilities Corporation policies and procedures.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC experience

Plumbing & electrical systems

Supervisory/leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering desirable

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish United Fund's Illini Hillel in Urbana-Champaign seeks a Building Manager to oversee operations, maintenance, and vendor management for a campus facility. You will supervise one maintenance staff member, administer contracts, and ensure security and responsive tenant support.

The role emphasizes hands-on building operations, CMMS coordination, and adherence to non-profit policies, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and guest experience for students.